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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,408.76, 1,394,179.77 and 389,121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,408.76, 1,394,179.77 and 389,121.34 is: 583,709.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,408.76 : 1,394,179.77 = 389,121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,408.76/1,394,179.77 = 389,121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,408.76x = 1,394,179.77 × 389,121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,408.76x = 542,505,098,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,505,098,357.69/929,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,709.91

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